Created by hairstylist Kait Marie, these braids put a twist on a classic, turning it into an edgy, glamorously-gritty look. The how-to video can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO83jdtjAHM
The color technique, inspired by the fluidity and color-changes in mood rings, was done by celebrity stylist Danny Moon, the man responsible for Nicole Richie’s lavender locks.
Day One:
1. Begin with clean, dry, smooth hair. Mist VIVIDS Color Protect Sealing Spray
throughout hair. This mist is specially formulated with double UV protection to
shield bright hair colors from fading in the sun.
2.
Follow with NEVO Invisible Control for heat protection, texture, and memory
long-lasting hold.
3.
Backcomb at the scalp through the top of the head then spray lightly with NEVO
Super Shape.
4.
Working from the nape to the crown, take random 1” pieces of hair and curl
loosely through the ends, leaving some pieces out.
5.
Backcomb the hair in the crown for full volume.
6.
Starting in the front hairline, create a waterfall braid:
a.
Start with three strands.
b.
Cross the bottom strand over the middle strand.
c.
Cross the top strand over the middle strand and allow to drop
out.
d.
Gather a new strand from the bottom
e.
Repeat and continue into the crown.
7.
Loosen the braid, then fasten with a clip. Repeat through the other
side.
8.
Cross the two braids, then loosen hair through the crown. Secure the braids
together with an elastic band.
9.
Braid a loose strand then wrap around the elastic band and secure with a bobby
pin.
10.
Loosely curl the remaining hair through the sides.
11. Add
accent braids, then tease through the ends and spray with NEVO Super Shape to
secure.
12.
Take small strands, flat-wrap around a small cylinder then flat iron and finger
tease to add texture to the hair.
At the end of day one, you will still look fabulous as you wind down at the end of the day.
Day Two:
1. Start with Day
One look.
2. Add NEVO Hydra
Pearls to the mid-length and ends to tame, smooth and add shine to day two
hair. Keep the waterfall braids secured.
3. Separate hair
into two, leaving strands out in the front hairline.
4. Create a
fishtail braid:
a. Divide hair into
two.
b. Pull a small piece
from the outer edge of one side and cross over, gathering it into the other
side.
c. Repeat this
process on the other side.
d. Then working from
side-to-side work your way down to the ends of the hair.
5. Repeat the
fishtail braid on the other side.
6. Backcomb through
the ends to secure.
7. Sprinkle NEVO
Lived-In to the braid and pull the braid apart, creating texture, hold, and
volume.
Day two winds down and you may head home for a break, but the fun is not over and your hair will still look fantastic.
Day Three:
1. Start with Day
Two look.
2. Cross one braid
over and tuck ends in a coil shape.
3. Secure with
bobby pins.
4. Cross the other
braid under and tuck ends into the first braid.
5. Secure with
bobby pins.
6. Loosen, secure,
and pin hair into place.
7. Finish with NEVO
Super Shape for all-day hold.
Have fun with your hair, and enjoy the festivals.
Credits:
Colorist: Danny Moon @majormoonn
Stylist: Kait Marie @kaitmariehair
Makeup: Karen Sarahi Gonzalez @iluvsarahii
Model: Francis Lola @flamcis
Photographer: Huck Hinshaw @pleasantlycavingin
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